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Civil Rights Groups Sue City Of Pittsburgh Over Harassment And Intimidation Of Activists During G-20 Summit

PITTSBURGH - The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and the Center for Constitutional Rights announced today they have filed papers to expand and continue a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Pittsburgh, city officials and police officers for their repeated harassment and intimidation of two climate and environmental-justice organizations whose efforts to organize and support demonstrations during September's G-20 Summit were completely frustrated.  More...

Press Contact
Contact Name: 
Naomi Archer
Group: 
3 Rivers Climate Convergence
Contact Phone: 
828-230-1404
Contact Email: 
tzorihou@gmail.com

Students, Community Groups to Hold Speak-Out on G-20 Rights Violations

University of Pittsburgh students, the Black Action Society at Pitt, Pitt ACLU, the Thomas Merton Center Anti-War Committee, One HOOD, and Mothers Against Conviction Of The Innocent (M.A.C.O.T.I) will host a peaceful rally this Thursday, Oct. 1st from 5:30-7:00pm at Forbes and Bigelow to speak out about what happened during the occupation of Pitt's campus during the G-20.  More...

Press Contact
Contact Name: 
Genevieve Redd
Group: 
Pitt ACLU
Contact Phone: 
724-263-3245
Contact Email: 
pittaclupresident@gmail.com

G-20 Summit Leaves Pittsburgh, Questions About Freedom In America In Its Wake

As World Economic Leaders Gathered To Adjust A Failed Financial System, Protesters, Press And Residents Of Pittsburgh Navigated Military-Occupied Territory In Which Fundamental Civil Rights Were Suspended.  More...

Press Contact
Contact Name: 
Nigel Parry
Group: 
Twin Cities Indymedia
Contact Phone: 
646-812-0897
Contact Email: 
consultants@nigelparry.net
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